Category Archives: Depression

Senior’s Program

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Laurie

The number of ‘elderly’ in our population is growing rapidly. With increasing health care technology, the average life expectancy has steadily climbed to nearly 79 years of age. This brings many important issues into play. How do we support this … Continue reading →

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ADHD/ODD and Aggression

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Laurie

Parents and care-givers dread the phone call telling them that their child is in trouble at school again. Parent-Teacher conferences and IEP meetings can be disheartening at best when parents/care-givers hear about how their sweet, funny, smart child is aggressive … Continue reading →

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Equine Therapy Programs Struggle

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Laurie

It is a sad day when we learn that another Equine Therapy Program will be closing their doors. Wisconsin’s CHAP program has reached the sad conclusion that they can not continue to provide services. We know the struggles of implementing … Continue reading →

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Why an Increase in Mental Health Issues for Millennials?

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Laurie

Millennials are typically described as those born in the 1980s through the early 2ooo’s.  That make them in their late-teens through their early 30’s today. And yes, we are seeing a rise in reports of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts … Continue reading →

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How Lack of Sleep Impacts Mental Health

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Laurie

We all know that we can become irritable and don’t function as well if we do not get enough sleep. But for some people dealing with chronic sleep issues, it is much more serious. It may be that they struggle … Continue reading →

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Medication Alone May Not be Enough

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Laurie

Today there are a myriad of different medications available to treat most medical conditions including mental health issues. But time after time we hear clients and their caregivers lament that the medication they/their child/teen are taking does not seem to … Continue reading →

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PTSD Not Just a Veterans’ Issue

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Laurie

Yes, it is not surprising that many Veterans return home with PTSD. They have often lived through and witnessed terrible situations. However, many of us have had traumatic things happen in our lives. From the sudden loss of a parent … Continue reading →

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College Offers Many Challenges

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Laurie

Winter break will be finishing up soon and college kids around the country will be going back to campus. They have enjoyed a respite with friends and family and at this point know how they are doing academically. Perhaps all … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Does Not Get Better

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Laurie

Sometimes we are able to ‘out grow’ fears, such as a childhood fear of the dark. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and when anxiety goes untreated, little by little, it can narrow a persons life down till they … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of ADHD

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Laurie

Oh I know, when we hear the word ADHD we see in our minds-eye that little boy fidgeting and fussing and getting into everything. In some cases that is a very accurate picture, but you may not notice the same … Continue reading →

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